Augustus of Prima Porta, Marble statue at Vatican Museums, Vatican City
The white marble statue of Augustus measures 2.08 meters in height and depicts the emperor in military attire with a raised right arm.
The statue was discovered on April 20, 1863, during excavations at the Villa of Livia in Prima Porta, north of Rome.
The detailed imagery on the breastplate shows a Parthian returning Roman military standards, symbolizing diplomatic success on the eastern frontier.
The statue stands in the Braccio Nuovo gallery of the Vatican Museums, where visitors can examine the intricate details of the carved marble.
Scientific analysis indicates the statue was originally painted in bright colors, with traces of pigment still visible in certain areas.
Height: 217 cm
Length: 85 cm
Width: 130 cm
GPS coordinates: 41.90646,12.45435
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:29
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